A householder was treated for smoke inhalation following a blaze at his home today.

Two sets of fire crews from Hinckley were called to Upton Lane in Stoke Golding at around 11am.

The blaze had started in the living room of a detached bungalow. A firefighter wearing breathing apparatus was sent in quickly to tackle the flames while an ambulance was summoned to deal with the casualty.

By 11.30am the fire had been extinguished and positive pressure ventilation was being used to help clear the smoke.